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Legionnaires' Outbreak Under Control | New York City News
Legionnaires’ outbreak on the Upper East Side has claimed nine lives, with two more deaths confirmed — all diagnosed weeks ago. Thankfully, no new symptoms have appeared in over three weeks, and the source has been eliminated; affected ZIP codes are now safe. One patient remains hospitalized, but officials are monitoring closely. The outbreak began July 3rd, hitting 92 cases by the 30th. Nearly 60 cooling towers tested positive for the bacteria, all of which have since been cleaned and disinfected. In response, Governor Hochul signed new legislation mandating more frequent inspections, faster…
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